Mondays
Straight… to Treatment
Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Washington Township Police Department on Mondays from noon to 2 p.m.
The program is available to everybody, regardless of residence. No appointment or insurance necessary. For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com
July 16-30
Happenings at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library at 606 Delsea Dr., Sewell. For more information about the listed events call 856-589-3334 or email info@hegganlibrary.org.
July 16 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 16 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
July 16 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB Teen Book Club.
July 16 – 5-6 p.m. – Minecraft Club (Session 1).
July 16 – 5-8 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees meeting.
July 16 – 7-8 p.m. – Minecraft Club (Session 2).
July 17 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-walkers.
July 17 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Non-Fiction Addiction: “Heavy: An American Memoir” by Kiese Laymon.
July 17 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 1).
July 17 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 2).
July 17 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
July 18 – 10:30-11:15 p.m. – Bluey Party! (Session 1).
July 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Bluey Party! (Session 2).
July 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Time.
July 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Introduction to Mahjong.
July 19 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
July 20 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Take A Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
July 21 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 21 – 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Monday Funday – Sock Skating (Session 1).
July 21 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Monday Funday – Sock Skating (Session 2).
July 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Photography Club.
July 21 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Discussion Group.
July 22 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-Walkers.
July 22 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 23 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 23 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
July 23 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Chess.
July 23 – 7-8 p.m. – Family LEGO Night.
July 24 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-Walkers.
July 24 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 24 – 1-3 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Club.
July 24 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 1).
July 24 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 2).
July 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Create Word Magnets From Your Favorite Book.
July 25 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – AARP Virtual Museum Tours.
July 25 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Zine Studio.
July 26 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
July 28 – All Day – Take and Make: Pawcasso.
July 28 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 28 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Monday Funday: Roadtrippers’ Club.
July 28 – 4-5 p.m. – Heritage Club.
July 29 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-walkers.
July 29 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 29 – 6-8 p.m. – Magic: The Gathering Commander Night.
July 30 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
July 30 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Annual Truck Night.
Happenings around Gloucester County
July 16 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “Moana 2” – Swedesboro Auction Block. Rain date is July 17.
July 17 – 9 a.m. to noon – Disability Job Fair at Rowan College of South Jersey Stadium.
July 19 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Songwriter Concert Featuring Cooper Stomp at James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell. Rain date is July 20.
July 19-20 – Come take part in our annual Moth Night at Scotland Run Park from 8 a.m. to noon. Members of the public will view the beauty and diversity of local moths and learn about how to attract and identify moths at their own houses/yards.
July 24 – Family Fun Show – Lee’s Circus Extravaganza will be held from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Dream Park.
July 25 – 8:15-11:15 p.m. – Movie – “The Wild Robot” – Edgarton Christian Academy. Rain date is July 26.
July 26 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Everyday People at James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell. Rain date is July 27.
The South Jersey Museum of American History is located at 138 Andaloro Way. Open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email sjmuseum@aol.com and visit southjerseymuseum.org. The museum’s permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Pre-Columbian through the Colonial Eras, American Farmstead, Antique hand tools and equipment, the Pine Barrens, Glass and a Fossil exhibit.
The museum will offer Student Archaeology classes through July on Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will unravel the myth of what an archaeologist does in the field by taking part in an actual excavation on the grounds of the Andaloro Farmhouse.
“Led by Love” Family Caregiver Support Group meetings are held monthly throughout the year from 9 a.m. to noon at 115 Budd Blvd., West Deptford. Dates include Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
Serve-A-Tray program, which is for seniors 60 or older, is more than just a meal delivery – it’s about maintaining health, independence, and dignity for homebound seniors in the community. Participants receive a complete midday meal Monday through Friday, with frozen meals available for weekends. For more information call (856) 686-8325.
Gloucester County Senior Nutrition Sites offer well-balanced midday meals for residents 60 plus at Second Baptist Church, Paulsboro; First Baptist Church of Jericho, Deptford; Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, Deptford; Pfeiffer Community, Williamstown; Glassboro Senior Center, Glassboro; and Mantua Township Community Center, Sewell. For more information at (856) 384-6900 or email seniors@co.gloucester.nj.us.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. For those who come to give through July 31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
July 16 – noon to 5 p.m. – Jefferson Health, 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road.
July 20 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pitman Road Church of Christ, 500 Pitman Road.
July 23 – 2-7 p.m. – Bethel United Methodist Church, 481 Delsea Drive.
Wednesday, July 16, 23
Free Community Fitness every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Meet at Washington Lake Park Amphitheatre. Registration required – Alchemy X.
Wednesday, July 16
Township Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Wednesday, July 17
Washington Township/Food Bank of South Jersey distribution from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Washington Township High School behind the 9-10 wing of the school off the Ganttown Road entrance. Bring valid New Jersey photo.
Friday, July 18
Movie – “Paddington In Peru” – at 7 p.m., Washington Lake Park Amphitheater.
Sunday, July 20
Concert – Parrot Beach – Playing all of your Jimmy Buffet Favorites – at 7 p.m., Washington Lake Park Amphitheater.
Thursday, July 24
The Washington Township Police Department invites senior residents to its annual Christmas in July BBQ Lunch at the senior center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Egizi Funeral Home.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
National Night Out will be held at 6 p.m. at Washington Lake Park. There will be free barbecue, fun slides and more.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Tristate Veteran Memorial Fund is holding its second annual 5K Run and Walk at Washington Lake Park in benefit of their programs to benefit veterans. Registration/check-in begins at 7 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. For more information email rekalpas@gmail.com or visit www.tristateveteransmemorialfund.org.
Ongoing:
Thirty 10′ by 10′ garden plots are now available to interested Washington Township residents, located near Greentree Road entrance to Washington Lake Park. Gardens are available on a first come-first served basis and can be used to plant favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs or flowers from spring through fall. To rent a plot or for more information call (856) 589-0520, ext. 2411.
Washington Township uses the Everbridge notification system to notify residents of important community information such as weather emergencies nd changes to municipal services. Residents are encouraged to sign up for these important notifications. For any questions contact Councilman Donald Brown at dbrown@twp.washington.nj.us.
Sunday services at St. John’s Church, 149 Ganttown Road, Turnersville, are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. A kids’ church and nursery available at each service. For more information visit DiscoverStJohns.org or call (856) 227-6567.
The Washington Township Veterans Wall of Honor is accepting applications. Please note that eligibility to have a plaque on the Wall is: a Veteran who is a resident of Washington Township at the time of entrance into the military, a current resident, a member of a current resident’s immediate family (parent, spouse, sibling, or child). Kindly include the Veteran’s DD 214 and submit a 5×7 photo, preferably in uniform. Applications are available in the Municipal Building. For additional information, please contact Lori Morello at (856) 589-0520, ext. 2287, or email at lmorello@twp.washington.nj.us.
License Your Furry Friend. Licensing your dog is not just a state requirement, but it also helps reunite lost pets with their owners and supports local animal services. The licenses expire Jan. 31 of each year.
The Washington Saves Lives Program is available for residents to use seven days a week between the hours 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a free ride from any bar or restaurant located within the township to their home. If you or if you know someone that may benefit from this program, please download the Uber application and use it during the designated hours.
The Washington Township Fire Department is accepting applications for volunteer firefighter. Become part of a progressive organization with the most up-to-date firefighting and rescue technology in the area. Whether you are responding to the Firehouse from home or staffing a station with fellow Firefighters, your help is needed. If interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, visit https://www.wtfd10nj.org/Rec_vol.html
The Washington Township Ambulance and Rescue Association is currently seeking applicants for the position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Full and Part-Time positions available. For additional information and to apply please contact Washington Township Ambulance at (856) 228-5995 or email brandon.dimter@squad10-9.org.
The Washington Township Police Department is participating in the new Special Needs Registry and Blue Envelope Program sponsored by the Gloucester County Police Chief’s Association and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. The registry gives police quick access in an emergency to critical information about a person who is registered. Individuals will also get a blue window decal as well as a blue envelope for their vehicle. These items let the police know that the occupants have a physical or mental condition that may not be apparent to the officer on scene. For more information Contact Officer Nick Schmidt at njschmidt@pd.twp.washington.nj.us or at (856) 589-6650 ext. 1125 with any questions.
